FMGE Syllabus, set by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), outlines the vast range of medical knowledge assessed in the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination. This comprehensive exam allows qualified international medical graduates to practice medicine in India. The syllabus covers a total of 21 subjects, encompassing both pre-clinical and clinical domains.
FMGE Syllabus Part A focuses on foundational medical sciences. Subjects like Anatomy delve into the structure and function of the human body at various levels, while Physiology explores the intricate mechanisms that keep us alive and functioning. Biochemistry sheds light on the chemical processes underlying life, and Microbiology equips you with knowledge of disease-causing agents. Pathology helps you understand the cellular and tissue changes associated with diseases, and Forensic Medicine provides expertise in medico-legal matters.
FMGE Syllabus Part B delves into clinical practice. Pharmacology equips you with knowledge of medications used to treat various conditions. Subjects like General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Paediatrics focus on the diagnosis, management, and surgical interventions specific to different patient groups. You’ll also gain expertise in Psychiatry, Community Medicine, and other specialty areas crucial for well-rounded medical practice. By mastering the FMGE Syllabus, you’ll demonstrate your competency and preparedness to provide high-quality medical care in India.
Contents
FMGE Syllabus
Pre And Para Clinical Subjects
| Subjects | Syllabus |
| Anatomy | General Anatomy Elements of Anatomy Regional Anatomy Embryology Histology Human Genetics Radiological Anatomy Surface Anatomy Sectional Anatomy |
| Physiology | General Physiology Body fluids – Blood Nerve and Muscle Gastrointestinal Tract Kidney Skin and Body temperature Endocrine Glands Reproduction Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Central Nervous Systems Special Senses |
| Biochemistry | Cell and Sub-cellular structures Hydrogen Ion concentration Acid, Bases, Buffers, Handerson-Haselbach equation Isotopes and their Application Carbohydrates Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins Lipids Nuclear Acids Enzymes Vitamins Biological Oxidation Digestion and Absorption from GI Tract Intermediary Metabolism Carbohydrate Metabolism Lipid Metabolism Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism Purine and Primidine Metabolism Minerals Biochemical Genetics and Protein Biosynthesis Tissue Biochemistry Liver Functions Nutrition and Energy Metabolism |
| Pathology | Cell injury Inflammation and Repair Immunopathology Infectious diseases Circulatory disturbances Growth disturbances and Neoplasia Nutritional and other disorders Genetic disorder Haematology Cardiovascular Pathology Respiratory Pathology Pathology of Kidney and urinary Tract Hepato-Biliary Pathology Lymphoreticular System / Spleen Reproductive System (male & female) Diseases of the Breast Musculoskeletal System Endocrine pathology Neuropathology Dermato-Pathology Ocular Pathology |
| Microbiology | Cell injury Inflammation and Repair Immunopathology Infectious diseases Circulatory disturbances Growth disturbances and Neoplasia Nutritional and other disorders Genetic disorder Haematology Cardiovascular Pathology Respiratory Pathology Pathology of Kidney and urinary Tract Hepato-Biliary Pathology Lymphoreticular System / Spleen Reproductive System (male & female) Diseases of the Breast Musculoskeletal System Endocrine pathology Neuropathology Dermato-Pathology Ocular Pathology |
| Pharmacology | General Pharmacology Autonomic Nervous System Cardio-vascular System Diuretics Drugs affecting blood and blood formation Autocoids and related drugs Respiratory System Gastro-intestinal System Endocrine pharmacology Central Nervous System Psychopharmacology Drugs in Anaesthetic practice Chemotherapy Toxicology Clinical Pharmacology and Rational drug use |
| Forensic Medicine | Definitions Courts of India Court procedures Medical Certifications & medico-legal reports including dying declaration Death Changes after death Inquest by police, magistrate and coroner Identification Examination of mutilated human remains Medico-legal autopsies Mechanical injuries and wounds Examination of an injury case Injuries due to physical agents & their medico legal importance Asphyxial death Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies Dowry death Virginity, sexual offences, sexual perversions Legitimacy Pregnancy and delivery Infanticide Biological fluids Seminal stains Forensic Psychiatry Medical Jurisprudence Toxicology |
Clinical Subjects
| Subjects | Syllabus |
| General Medicine | Hemorrhage and shock Fluid, electrolyte and Acid balance, nutrition Skin tumours, burns, skin grafting Arterial diseases Venous diseases Lymphatic and Lymph nodes Wounds Specific and non-specific injections Tumors, Cysts, Ulcers and Sinuses and Fistulae Infections of Hand and Foot Diseases of muscle, tendons, bursae and fascia Hernia Umbilical granuloma, fistula, adenoma Abdominal Wall Face, Teeth, Gums, Mouth, Tongue, Salivary glands, Neck Thyroid Glands, Thyroglossal Tract and Endocrines Breast Sympathetic System Cranio-Cerebral injuries Brain, Nerves Genito-Urinary System Kidneys and Ureters Urinary Bladder Prostrate Urethra Penis, Testis and Scrotum Vasectomy and Recanalisation Cardiothoracis System Oesophagus, Stomach and Duodenum Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder and bile ducts Pancreas Peritoneum Intestines, intestinal obstruction Appendix Rectum and Anal Canal |
| Anesthesia | Anatomy of upper airway Physiology of Respiration O2/CO2 transport. Methods of oxygen therapy. Pre-operative evaluation/pre-medication Anaesthetic agents, stages of Anaesthesia Principles and mechanism of administration of general anaesthetics, balanced Anaesthesia IPPV, Endotracheal Intubations Muscle Relaxants Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia Local Anesthesia Cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic, use of simple ventilators Monitoring ICU, role of anaesthesiologist in ICU Shock Blood Transfusion and Fluid Electoral Balance Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of airway in an unconscious patient Poisoning Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief |
| Orthopedics | Traumatology Injuries of bones and joints Injuries of Lower Extremity Injuries of the Spine Vascular Injuries Cold Orthopedics Regional Conditions Neuro-Muscular Disorder Bone and Joint Tuberculosis Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Radio-Diagnosis | Respiratory System Cardiovascular System Gastrointestinal System Obstetrics &Gynaecology Skeletal System Central Nervous System Excretory System |
| Radiotherapy | Principles of Radiotherapy Principles of Chemotherapy Prevention and Early diagnosis of Cancer Principles of Nuclear medicine Common radiation reactions and management Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in commonly seen cancers Radio-isotopes in diagnosis and therapy |
| Paediatrics | Vital statistics Neonatology Growth & Development Nutrition Infections Genetics Pediatric Emergencies Central Nervous System Gastrenterology Nephrology Endocrinology Respiratory System |
| Medicine | Clinical Methods in the practice of Medicine Common symptoms of disease Nutrition/Exposure to Physical & Chemical Agents Infections Haematology Respiratory System Cardio-Vascular System Gartro-Intestinal Tract Emergency Medicine Neurological System Nephrology & Urinary system connected to Tissue Disorders Endocrine System Geriatrics |
| Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases | Diagnosis and management of common ailments affecting the chest with special emphasis on management and prevention of Tuberculosis and National Tuberculosis Control Programme. |
| Psychiatry | History aspects and diagnosis & treatment of mental illness Conduction of Mental Status Examination Behavioral Sciences Different psychoses Clinical features, diagnosis and management of : Schizophrenia Mania and depression Anxiety disorders and hysteria Dementia Alcoholism Drug Abuse Psychiatric emergencies Clinical features, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence Personality disorder |
| Dermatalogy and Sexually Transmitted diseases | Dermatological therapy Lichen Planus Diseases caused by Nutritional and Environmental Factors Infective Disorders Melanocytes, pigment metabolism and other disorders of Pigmentation Allergic Disorders Dermatitis and Eczema Vesiculobullous Diseases Alopecia and Hirsutism Structure and functions of Sebaceous glands and Disease Leprosy Psorasis STD |
| Opthamalogy | Basic sciences – Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Elementary Optics, Diseases of the Eye Conjunctiva Cornea Sclera Uveal Tract Lens Vitreous Glaucoma Retina Optic Nerve Intra-Occular Tumors Squint Orbit Lacrimal System Lids Refractive Errors Injuries Ophthalmic Surgery Community Ophthalmology Miscellaneous |
| Otohinorygonology | Diseases of the Ear Diseases of Nose and Para Nasal sinuses Diseases of Nasopharynx Diseases of Trachea Oesophagus |
| Obsthetrics and Gynaecology | Anatomy of the Female reproductive Tract Physiology of conception Development of foetus and placenta Diagnosis of pregnancy Maternal changes in pregnancy Antenatal care Abnormal obstetrics Normal labour Normal puerparium Breast Feeding Care of new born Medical termination of pregnancy Family planning Operative obstetrics Post caesarian pregnancy Pharmaco therapeutics in obstetrics Safe motherhood Maternal morbidity and morality Medico legal aspects RCH Current topics Vaginal discharge Menstrual disorder Fertility, infertility Endometriosis and allied states Genital injuries and fistulae Genital infections Genital prolapse Tumours Carcinomia Radiotherapy in gynaecology Chemotherapy in gynaecology Endoscopy Diseases of breast Operative gynaecology |
| Community Medicine | Evaluation of Public Health and Concepts of Health Environment and Health Health Education Nutrition and Dietetics Occupational Health Medical Sociology and Community Mental Health Fundamentals of Biostatistics Basic Epidemiology Epidemiology of Specific Diseases Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Demography Reproductive and Child Health School Health Urban Health Health System in India Health Planning and Management including Disaster Management International Health |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I find the official FMGE Syllabus?
The official FMGE Syllabus is available on the National Board of Examinations (NBE) website: https://natboard.edu.in/. Look for the “FMGE Regulations” or “Information Bulletin for FMGE” documents.
2. How is the syllabus divided?
The FMGE Syllabus is divided into two parts:
- Part A: Pre-clinical and Para-clinical Subjects (100 Marks): This section covers foundational medical sciences like Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, etc.
- Part B: Clinical Subjects (200 Marks): This section focuses on the application of medical knowledge in clinical practice, including subjects like Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, etc.
3. Are there any frequently tested topics within the syllabus?
While the entire syllabus is fair game, some topics tend to appear more frequently in the exam. Resources like past papers, mock tests, and coaching materials from reputable sources can give you insights into these frequently tested areas. However, focusing solely on these may not be enough, as the exam aims to assess a well-rounded understanding of medical knowledge.
4. How much weightage does each subject carry?
The weightage for each subject is not officially specified by the NBE. The questions are spread across all subjects within each part (A & B).
5. Does the syllabus change frequently?
The FMGE syllabus may undergo revisions periodically to reflect advancements in medical knowledge and practice. It’s recommended to consult the latest version available on the NBE website before starting your preparations.